Kepler’s protest over Confederate graves stance sparks debate
Mount Vernon lawyer Charles W. Kepler criticizes President McKinley’s Confederate grave policy in a Mount Vernon Hawkeye column. He questions loyalty versus treason while noting Southern reconciliation and honoring General Joseph Wheeler as an example of unity amid lingering divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Kepler
Mount Vernon
Union
North
Joseph Wheeler
Mr. Kepler
Dixie Line
Old Year and New Heralds of a United States Rise
A retrospective praise of 1898, highlighting U S diplomatic boldness and independence. The war with Spain forged a global stature, rallied 300000 troops, and boosted industry. Naval victories and national unity between North and South are celebrated as turning points in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States of America
Europe
New Year Outlook for 1899 and American Expansion
The article reflects on national unity under one flag, predicts congressional action on Cuba and the Nicaraguan canal, and foresees international questions and growth of the army and navy. It notes a strengthening Anglo-Saxon alliance possibility, Paris treaty issues, and a brighter future for the United States amid expansion. It also mentions an Express calendar and Goethe Frederica story in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
America
Earth
England
Paris
Library clash over Herron views at Iowa College
Iowa newspapers debate allowing Prof. Herron a platform at a major college. Supporters cite free speech while opponents fear his liberal ideas could shape impressionable students and influence an educational institution's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Herron
Iowa College
Hérron
Keokuk Editor Touted As Possible Governor Candidate
The Keokuk Gate City editor Sam Clark is mentioned as a future gubernatorial contender. The article notes Clark is bright and able but suggests Gov Shaw will win a second term, and doubts the candidacy is more than speculation by political busybodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Clark
Keokuk Gate City
Mr. Clark
Gov. Shaw
The Oxford Mirror Reaches Twentieth Year Milestone
The Oxford Mirror celebrated its twentieth year of publication last week. Editor Frank Kenney called the paper a stable and permanent institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Mirror
Frank Kenney
Cedar Rapids to install W. R. Boyd as postmaster
The Cedar Rapids Republican editor W. R. Boyd is slated to become postmaster around early April by Congressional announcement. Business leaders expect high satisfaction as Boyd has long supported the Republican cause and boosted Linn County election results.
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W. R. Boyd
Cedar Rapids
Cousins
Boyd
Republican
Linn
Iowa Corn Crop Value and Market Prospects
The Iowa corn crop is estimated at 270 million bushels with potential market value around 70 million dollars. Efforts continue to educate European nations on its value as a food product and, once accepted, farmers may share in the benefits of its broader use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vermont Senator Morrill Dies in His 89th Year
Honorable Justin Morrill, senior United States senator from Vermont, died yesterday morning in his 89th year. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin
Morrill
United States
Vermont
Bellevue Man Traps Rare Lynx Near Extinct in Region
George Werrick of Bellevue trapped a red lynx last week. The animal stood about two feet tall and nearly three feet long, a species believed extinct in this region, making the capture noteworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Werrick
Bellevue
Strawberry Point Post Office Upgraded to Third Class
The Strawberry Point post office has been advanced to the third class and the postmaster salary will hereafter be $1,000, reflecting the upgrade in status and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
M. W. Herrick, Thorney
Mon
Ucello, Jones Co. Low
Dubuque
Delaware
Linn
Jones
Death of County Surveyor Peters in Anamosa
The Anamosa Eureka reports the death of Richard O. Peters 74 in Anamosa Iowa after a severe bronchial illness. Born May 1 1824 in Johnstown New York he moved to Illinois in 1847 then to Anamosa in 1853 where he served as deputy county surveyor and later county surveyor. He was also a notary public and worked on government surveys and Iowa railroads. His death leaves a bereaved wife daughter and sons with many mourning his long service and kindly character.
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Bourne
Richard O. Peters
Fred
Chicago
Dr. Peters
Jones County
Carpenter
Peters
Wisconsin
Iowa
Johnstown Academy
Ramsey and Hardenberg
Iowa Crime Statistics Reported by Wyoming Journal
Criminal statistics for the year ending October 1 show 1235 convictions. Sentences: 27 to industrial schools, 357 to county jails, 629 to penitentiaries, 311 fined without incarceration, plus district court fines totaling 85,287.48 dollars. County costs and attorney payments amount to 456,010.64 and 82,876.48 dollars. Prison time totals 65 years 283 months 896 days in jail and 1,370 years 348 months 26 days in penitentiaries. Literacy: 965 able to read and write, 38 illiterate, 255 unknown. Natives: 684 American, 262 foreign, 807 not reported. Prisoner habits: 211 moral, 275 medium, 463 bad. Moral training of 304 not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wyoming Journal
Secretary of State
County Treasuries
Highland Ward Parades Monticello with Marco Bozzaris Stallion
Cascade Pioneer Clippings notes Highland Ward of Monticello passing through town with trotting-bred stallion Marco Bozzaris owned by Henry George. The black horse, 2:21 record, purchased in Chicago, son of Nutwood. Also reports James A. Dolphin bitten by hog and health concerns of Mrs Archibald Fairburn and family in Marion Cedar Rapids home.
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Highland Ward
Monticello
Marco Bozzaris
Henry George
Chicago
James A. Dolphin
Will Fairburn
Marion
Archibald Fairburn
George Fairburn
Parker
O’donoghue
McKinley
St. Paul
Gov Shaw visits Anamosa Prison and recovers escaped convict
Gov Shaw inspected the Anamosa penitentiary last Friday with Warden Hunter and a stenographer recording interviews with prisoners. Assistant deputy Passwater brought back Elmer Dustin, an escapee from eighteen months ago, after recognizing Dustin’s voice in Corydon. Dustin urged leniency but was returned to custody amid local sympathy and debate over further punishment.
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Gov. Shaw
Hunter
T. W. Passwater
Marquis Barr
Anamosa Penitentiary
Elmer Dustin
Madden
Passwater
Dustin
Corydon
Wayne County
Spanish Howl Sparks Censorship Curiosity in Jones County
In a brief Missive the Jones County Times notes a rival paper reportedly enforcing press censorship in the city and accuses no malice for sharing a scoop. The writer grants consent for publication of news not yet in hand and vows no reflection in return.
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Jones County
Change in the Fast Mail and Express
The Monticello mail will after January 1 1899 leave Cascade at 6 30 and connect with Chicago Cedar Rapids and Calmer trains at 8 25 to 8 55. It will return arriving at noon. The change aids passengers making connections and driver Mr Tobias will assist in a comfortable manner.
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Monticello
Cascade
Chicago, Cedar Rapids
Calmer
Tobias
Monticello Man Visits Farley Before Moving to Missouri
C. I. Hawkings of Monticello visited Farley last Saturday to reconnect with old acquaintances before moving to the southern part of Missouri. He left Tuesday for his new home, and friends in Farley were glad to see him once more.
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C. I. Hawkings
Monticello
Missouri
Farley
Unclaimed letters listed at Monticello Post Office
Unclaimed letters remaining at the Monticello post office include W. H. Houser Bell Matson Mrs. John Stimpson Frank Sterling Heinrich Neunacher Fritz Schontahl D. E. Ponp P M with advertisement dated December 26 1898.
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Monticello
W. H. Houser
Bell Matson
John Stimpson
Frank Sterling
Heinrich Neunacher
Fritz Schontahl
Monticello Saloons License Set Under Mulct Law
The Monticello council in extra session fixed a saloon license at 500 per year under the mulct law, payable quarterly. The resolution to dispense with further readings passed. The city also authorized buying six rubber coats for Washington Hose Company No 1, with Lightfoot and Bohlken named to purchase. Adjournment followed.
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Monticello
Yens
Lightfoot
Young
Sutor
Heisey
Schoonover
Ways
Bohdken
Young, Schoonover
Suter Nways
Bohlken
Washington Hose Company No. 1
J. ¥. Perowna
Monticello Council Grants Liquor Sales Under Mulet Law
In an extra session on December 22 the Monticello city council granted consent to Raginus Christenson J J Vernimont Schneider & Thomas and Frank Altman to sell intoxicating liquors under the mulet law upon full compliance with requirements and a $500 annual license, vote details listed.
Monticello Board Approves Budget and Textbook Changes
Monticello Indiana regular board meeting approves last minutes and lists bills paid from funds. Contingent fund items include insurance and repairs. Textbook committee recommends one more year of English grammar for high school. first grade readers revision requested and referred. Meeting adjourned with secretary R P Sari recording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticento
Board of Education
Hicks
Noyes
Stirton
Hall
Lawrence
Tracheis' Fund
Ze Scroggie
Abainly
Margaret Young
WB Sloan
IR Smith
JS Hall
A Kempf
O.C
Bones Hogan
Larsen & Co
Thos Kane & Co
Bos
AL Jackson
Monticello Elec Co
Committee On
Scroggie
R. P. Sari
Auctioneer's Notice Monticello Iowa Farm for Sale or Rent
Auctioneer J Bucky of Monticello Iowa advertises a 400 acre farm on Bowens Prairie available for sale or rent with preferred terms. Contact Marr Faber at Cascate, Lown for details or bidding.
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J. Bucky
Monticello
Iowa
Bowen’s Prairie
Marr Faber
Cascate
Lown
P. O. Babcock
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Kepler
The
Express
Kaulbach
Goethe
Frederica
Cascade Pioneer
Eureka
Fast Mail and Express
Cascade Courier
D. E. Ponp, P
Royal Baking Powder
New York
Council Proceedings
Yeas— Lightfoot
Surer
J. J. Vernimont
J. J. Surer
S. J. Errickson & Co
Eastwood & Chase’s
Loy
Eastwood & Chase
Bateman
W. First St
Monticello, Lowa
Consumpton
London
Floraplexion
Franklin Hart
West 32d St
New
Bohiken
Hicks & Eilers
J. W. Coxsee
Monticollo
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
W. A. Mirick
Congregational Church
T. B. Kent
Wiil
Main Street
Center Junction
Wm.j. Coughlan
D. D.S& Entist
Matthiessen
Wijoining
J. H. Lathrop
Oxford Junction
Will . Ory Seles
J. B. Smith
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